Our modern, well-equipped surgical suite allows us to perform a variety of soft-tissue and orthopedic surgeries. Every precaution is taken to ensure your pet’s safety and well-being during any surgical procedure. A complete physical examination is done before any anesthetic is given.

Surgeries are performed on a heated water blanket to maintain your pets temperature. Isoflurane gas anesthetic is used to ensure a deep anesthetic plane while allowing for a smooth recovery.

More important than the type of anesthetic, however, is the monitoring which takes place from the time your pet is prepared for surgery. We use the latest in monitoring equipment, including a heart monitor and pulse oximeter to measure the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream. A technician monitors your pet’s temperature, pulse and respiration throughout the procedure and recovery. It is this hands-on monitoring which is most critical, and our staff takes these responsibilities very seriously.

We recommend the Gold Package prior to any anesthetic procedure. This package includes pre-anesthetic bloodwork, to make sure that your pet’s internal organs can process the anesthetic properly, a pre-anesthetic EKG, to check the electrical function of your pet’s heart, and placing an IV catheter for fluid administration throughout the procedure. This helps stabilize your pet’s blood pressure. This package is mandatory for animals over the age of seven years, but we recommend it for all: it provides a little extra “insurance” for your pet’s protection.